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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.45, 249.11 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.45, 249.11 and 138.87 is: 191.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.45 : 249.11 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.45/249.11 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.45x = 249.11 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.45x = 34,593.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,593.21/180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.71

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